For his dedicated, unwavering commitment to his constituents in his service to the great communities across the Navajo Reservation and as the State Senator of New Mexico, the Northern Navajo Nation Fair Board has the great honor of announcing Senator John Pinto as the Grand Marshal of the 103rd Annual Northern Navajo Nation Fair Parade. Mr. Pinto has been a long time servant and advocate for many communities throughout the Four Corners.

Senator Pinto has been distinguished as the longest serving member in the New Mexico State Senate and one of the first Native Americans to serve in the Legislature. “In support of our chapter, he has served as a great leader with allocating funds for our Senior Citizen Center and the underground irrigation project that currently is in the final stages of Phase IV. He is helpful to the Navajo Nation and we are going to miss him in Sante Fe,” said Rosie Frank, Fair Board representative of Gadii’ahi Chapter. Senator Pinto has been a key team player in the State Legislature, to improving development projects and allocating funds for capital improvement initiatives throughout his journey in the Senate seat. Recently, Mr. Pinto was commended for his efforts in the expansion project of Highway 491, which has been a dream of his becoming a reality. “Since I was a little kid I recall the name Senator Pinto, it was through the years I became familiar with his accomplishments and advocacy for the people. I’ve come to know him as a very humble, friendly man and he is a true leader that certainly has enriched the communities with his ideas and bringing opportunities we seek,” said Robert Felson, Fair Director.

The Northern Navajo Nation Fair Parade will kick off early Saturday morning, October 4 at 8:00 A.M. Thousands are expected to attend the Four Corners largest parade and fill the streets along Highway 64 in Shiprock, New Mexico. Parade line up will begin at 5:00 A.M by the Fleet Management building east of Shiprock. For more information please visit our website at www.nnnfair.com.

Created by Mr. David K. John from Kayenta, Arizona

Copyright 2014 Northern Navajo Nation Fair

“This year’s poster of the Northern Navajo Nation Fair was created and painted by Mr. David K. John from Kayenta, Arizona. His image reflects the cultural event that many spectators from across the Navajo Reservation observe through the fair activities. This year’s fair theme, “Beginning our journey with the communities to enrich ideas and opportunities,” demonstrates our enrichment through tradition, culture and harvest. As we are blessed with our cultural teachings to observe our mother earth and the many blessings we as Dine follow the blessing way of life through our beliefs, teachings, sacred knowledge and our families.” -Robert Felson, Fair Director

Entries in Horticulture, School & Commercial exhibits

Northern Navajo Nation Fair Exhibits 2013

Monday September 30th and Tuesday October 1st

Accepting entries in Horticulture for the Northern Navajo Nation Fair

Horticulture Exhibitors should display all products, proceed or procedures of the area represented in such a manner that most attractive to inform the public of the value, desirability and interested to consumer.

Each year submissions are made by aspiring artists with their interpretation of the theme and contestants are judged on aesthetics, theme incorporation and originality. Shemar’s drawing is the official fair poster that will be displayed during the 102nd Annual Northern Navajo Nation Fair from October 3-6, 2013. In Shemar’s submission he reflected on the areas of Navajo culture that creates the elements of harmony and balance.

Shemar states, “The motto for the Shiprock Northern Navajo Fair was “Individually, we restore balance & harmony” What the image represents from my drawing is the motto of the 102nd Shiprock Northern Navajo Fair. What the corn represents is having harmony, also what the basket represents is to restore balance, the four arrowheads represent the four directions and the four colors, what the corn stalks represent is the corn pollen we bless ourselves with. IN the background, the rock represents Shiprock. So altogether Shiprock individually balances itself like the Navajo basket and has harmony like the corn stalks and the corn.”

The Northern Navajo Nation Fair Board will feature Shemar in this year’s parade to be held on Saturday, October 5. The Navajo Nation President and Vice President have also extended a special invitation to Shemar and his family to the Presidential dinner to be held during the Northern Navajo Nation Fair. Posters are available for purchase for $10.00 at the Northern Navajo Nation Fair Office, Nataani Nez restaurant in Shiprock, New Mexico and Alex Benally’s Hogan in Farmington, New Mexico.

The Northern Navajo Nation Fair is currently seeking submissions for the 103rd Annual Northern Navajo Nation Fair poster and theme contest. Interested individuals can contact the Northern Navajo Nation Fair office for more information. The theme contest deadline is October 31 and the poster contest deadline is December 31, 2013.

For more information on how to enter and guidelines, please visit the Northern Navajo Nation Fair office or contact nnnfpc@gmail.com.

Northern Navajo Nation Fair – Youth Day

Thursday October 3, 2013

Location: Song and dance arena.

Time: 9 AM to 3 PM

Magic Show.

Jumpers.

Games

Music

For more information, contact:

Jeff Holtsoi, Youth Day Coordinator.

505-360-6886

The Shiprock Northern Navajo Nation Fair is the the Oldest and Most Traditional of the Navajo Fairs is held each fall in the Navajo Land where the Navajo people of the Four Corners come to celebrate the year’s harvest with a community celebration.